Kitarō Japanese Singer Born 1953 in Toyohashi
Kitarō · composer and music arranger · Japanese
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Kitarō is a Japanese singer born on 4 February 1953 in Toyohashi. As of August 2025, he counts 475K subscribers on YouTube.
Career
In all, 25 albums are listed under his name between 1978 and 2014. From Astral Voyage (1978) to Symphony Live In Istanbul (2014), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as new age music and ambient music. The records note electronic keyboard and synthesizer as his instruments. His recordings came out on Domo Records.
Recognition
Kitarō received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score in 1994 for Heaven & Earth. Further recognition came with the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album (2001) for Thinking of You and the Golden Horse Award for Best Original Film Score (1997) for The Soong Sisters. He has also been nominated for an award at the Grammy Awards in 1988 for Ancient. His awards record shows 3 wins and one nomination.
Discography
25 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Symphony Live In Istanbul | Album |
| 2013 | Final Call | Album |
| 2012 | Let Mother Earth Speak | Album |
| 2010 | Grammy Nominated | Album |
| 2009 | Impressions of the West Lake | Album |
| 2007 | Sacred Journey of KuKai Vol. 3 | Album |
| 2006 | Spiritual Garden | Album |
| 2005 | Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Volume 2 | Album |
| 2004 | Mizu ni Inorite | Album |
| 2002 | Daylight, Moonlight: Kitaro Live in Yakushiji | Album |
| 2001 | Ancient | Album |
| 1999 | Thinking of You | Album |
| 1998 | Gaia-Onbashira | Album |
| 1996 | Peace on Earth | Album |
| 1994 | Mandala | Album |
Show all 25 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Heaven & Earth | Album |
| 1992 | Dream | Album |
| 1990 | Kojiki | Album |
| 1987 | The Light of the Spirit | Album |
| 1981 | Ki | Album |
| 1979 | From the Full Moon Story | Album |
| 1978 | Astral Voyage | Album |
| 1978 | Ten Kai | Album |
| An Enchanted Evening | Album | |
| Silk Road | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best New Age Album | Thinking of You | Won |
| 1997 | Golden Horse Award for Best Original Film Score | The Soong Sisters | Won |
| 1994 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score | Heaven & Earth | Won |
| 1988 | Grammy Awards | Ancient | Nominated |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kitarō?
Kitarō is 73 years old, born on 4 February 1953 in Toyohashi.
What is Kitarō’s nationality?
Kitarō is Japanese, born in Toyohashi.
Has Kitarō won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Grammy Award for Best New Age Album (2001) for Thinking of You.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q273652), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Domo Music Group · CC BY-SA 3.0
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